Laugh Of The Day

Who says guys aren't romantic?

Good Reading!!

I am so excited to check out "The Marilyn Files" and tons of Marilyn Monroe artifacts on VanityFair.com.

Song Of The Day: Undone The Sweater Song By Weezer

In celebration of tonights Weezer Concert that I will be attending with Brooke, here is "Undone" which was Weezer's first music video.

The Great Escape

This dog is a genius! I love how how the beagle inside put his paw on the door at the end.

Walters' Last Interview With Paul Newman

ABC has excerpts from Barbara Walters' final interview with Newman and .........yes Mr. Newman you were part of your times.

Song Of The Day: Supergirl By Saving Jane

"SuperGirl" was also named as the official theme song of USA gymnast and Olympic champion Nastia Liukin, when she was contacted by Saving Jane following her listing "SuperGirl" as her most played song on her iPod.

Chuckle Of The Day

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Is Miley Cyrus Dating Underwear Model?

This is repotedly Miley Cyrus boyfriend.
Justin Gaston is an underwear model. He’s 20 years old while she is 15. Is this even legal?

20th Season Of The Simpsons

Don't forget The Simpsons starts its record 20th season tonight.

Here, we learn some more about the upcoming season and future guest stars, who will include Ellen Page, Jodie Foster and Seth Rogen.

Song Of The Day: You Don't Know Me By Ben Folds feat. Regina Spektor

The song is off the upcoming album “Way To Normal” due out September 30th.

The 10 Remaining Must See Movies of 2008

Summer movie season may be over, but there are still plenty of must see movies. Here is a list of the Ten Remaining Must See Movies of 2008.

I am excited for:

RocknRolla (October 31)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (December 25)

Body of Lies (October 10)

Quantum of Solace (November 14)

Book Club Read: Into The Wild By Jon Krakauer

I am enjoying this months read and am glad that I have not yet viewed the film as I generally subscribe to the notion that you should never judge a book by its movie.
Into the Wild (1996) by Jon Krakauer is a bestselling non-fiction book about the adventures of Christopher McCandless. We read about how McCandless' personality is possibly influenced by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, Henry David Thoreau, and McCandless' favorite writer, Jack London. My parents have a copy of Jack Londons classic novel, "Call of the Wild." I remember always thinking to myself, I should read that but never did. I have become intrigued with Jack London and did some online investigation to learn about his interesting life.
A film based on the book "Into the Wild", received a limited release in September 2007 and a wide release the following month. The film was directed by Sean Penn, and Eddie Vedder (lead singer of Pearl Jam) contributed several solo efforts to the soundtrack.

Who Is Rachel Maddow?

I had never seen or heard of Rachel Maddow until just now, but I think I may become a big fan.

I Want To Give Katie Truth Serum

I want to know what Katie Couric is really thinking as this interview progresses?

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RIP: Paul Newman

Paul Newman died Friday at age 83 at his long-time home in Westport, Connecticut, and with his passing, more has been lost than just a good and fine man. When I read the news of Mr. Newman's passing this morning, I actually felt a loss for a man I never met but have admired for decades. This article helped me to more fully understand the scope of his career and more importantly the character of this great man whom I am sure will continue to inspire other actors and charitable acts.

Song Of The Day: Tongue Tied By Faber Drive

Another favorite from Brooke.

Partridge Family Remake

I was excited for this. But as for this, I am not.

Stigma Is A Reality For People With A Mental Illness

The granddaughter of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery has revealed her famous relative committed suicide.

I'm glad her family decided to be honest about it. I loved the Anne of Green Gables books when I was growing up.

There Is Never Enough Johnny

Johnny Depp is making a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

What excites me the most from this newstory is that he will also star as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s version of "Alice in Wonderland."

This Is Not A Good Idea

A musical stage version of American Psycho is in the works.
I loved the book and the film but I can not see this actually working on the stage.

Song Of The Day: All I Want Is You By U2

I love this video in which a little person (played by a not-yet-famous Peter Dinklage) working as a circus freak appears to kill himself over his impossible love for a trapeze artist.
There is disagreement amongst fans about exactly who has died, Edge was quoted as saying it is the trapeze artist who dies.
Glen Campbell covered the song on his 2008 CD of cover tunes Meet Glen Campbell.

Trailer: Revolutionary Road

This movie reunites Titanic stars Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio.

I Am 88% Interesting

Are you interesting or boring?
Here are my results:

You Are 88% Interesting

Believe it or not, you are a very fascinating person. You're probably too busy being interesting to realize exactly how interesting you are. You have a rich, full life. You are curious about the world, and you are very open to new experiences. You have a lot to talk about, and people find you to be an amazing conversationalist. And most importantly, you are truly interested in other people. How could anyone find that boring? You truly listen and learn from others. You're not self absorbed or shallow.

Are You Boring or Interesting?

Watch Michael Moore's Slacker Uprising For Free

Michael Moore's latest film, Slacker Uprising, went online for free. It follows the filmmaker on his 2004 62-city tour to register young voters.
You can download Slacker for free on his site, pay $9.95 for a DVD or stream it on Lycos Cinema or Amazon. (It's coming soon to iTunes.)

Of course he is probably slanted in hisview and he's going to want these kids to vote Democrat, but I don't see how you can fault him for trying to get more young people to get out there and vote.

Song Of The Day: Catch My Disease By Ben Lee

3 minutes and 17 seconds (3:06 on the video) into the song, a person can be heard sneezing in the background, referring to the "catching" of the disease mentioned in the song.

Weezer News

Weezer are working on a new album.

A Little Magic

I like this creative ad for JC Penny.

Song Of The Day: Hot N Cold By Katy Perry

This song has been playing repeatedly on my daughter Brookes Mp3 player and she has asked me to put it as the song of the day.

I Love Green Tea & You Should Too

In the last year, I am making conscientious choices for what I put into my body. I have developed a love for Green tea and my favorite brand and flavor is Stash Green Chai Spice.

Green tea has increasingly become a very popular drink worldwide because of its immensely powerful health benefits.
It is extraordinarily amazing what green tea can do for your health.

And if you're not drinking 3 to 4 cups of green tea today, you're definitely NOT doing your health a big favor. (Source: Beautiful World)

Here Are The 25 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Green Tea Right Now:

1. Green Tea and Cancer

Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer.
The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E.
This helps your body at protecting cells from damage believed to be linked to cancer.


2. Green Tea and Heart Disease

Green tea helps prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the level of cholesterol.
Even after the heart attack, it prevents cell deaths and speeds up the recovery of heart cells.


3. Green Tea and Anti-Aging

Green tea contains antioxidant known as polyphenols which fight against free radicals.
What this means it helps you fight against aging and promotes longevity.

4. Green Tea and Weight Loss

Green tea helps with your body weight loss. Green tea burns fat and boosts your metabolism rate naturally.
It can help you burn up to 70 calories in just one day.
That translates to 7 pounds in one year.


5. Green Tea and Skin

Antioxidant in green tea protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals, which cause wrinkling and skin aging.
Green tea also helps fight against skin cancer.


6. Green Tea and Arthritis

Green tea can help prevent and reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Green tea has benefit for your health as it protects the cartilage by blocking the enzyme that destroys cartilage.


7. Green Tea and Bones

The very key to this is high fluoride content found in green tea.
It helps keep your bones strong.
If you drink green tea every day, this will help you preserve your bone density.

8. Green Tea and Cholesterol

Green tea can help lower cholesterol level.
It also improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol, by reducing bad cholesterol level.


9. Green Tea and Obesity

Green tea prevents obesity by stopping the movement of glucose in fat cells.
If you are on a healthy diet, exercise regularly and drink green tea, it is unlikely you'll be obese.

10. Green Tea and Diabetes

Green tea improves lipid and glucose metabolisms, prevents sharp increases in blood sugar level, and balances your metabolism rate.


11. Green Tea and Alzheimer's

Green tea helps boost your memory.
And although there's no cure for Alzheimer's, it helps slow the process of reduced acetylcholine in the brain, which leads to Alzheimer's.

12. Green Tea and Parkinson's

Antioxidants in green tea helps prevent against cell damage in the brain, which could cause Parkinson's. People drinking green tea also are less likely to progress with Parkinson's.

13. Green Tea and Liver Disease

Green tea helps prevent transplant failure in people with liver failure. Researches showed that green tea destroys harmful free radicals in fatty livers.


14. Green Tea and High Blood Pressure

Green tea helps prevent high blood pressure.
Drinking green tea helps keep your blood pressure down by repressing angiotensin, which leads to high blood pressure.


15. Green Tea and Food Poisoning

Catechin found in green tea can kill bacteria which causes food poisoning and kills the toxins produced by those bacteria.

16. Green Tea and Blood Sugar

Blood sugar tends to increase with age, but polyphenols and polysaccharides in green tea help lower your blood sugar level.


17. Green Tea and Immunity

Polyphenols and flavenoids found in green tea help boost your immune system, making your health stronger in fighting against infections.

18. Green Tea and Cold and Flu

Green tea prevents you from getting a cold or flu.
Vitamin C in green tea helps you treat the flu and the common cold.

19. Green Tea and Asthma

Theophylline in green tea relaxes the muscles which support the bronchial tubes, reducing the severity of asthma.

20. Green Tea and Ear Infection

Green tea helps with ear infection problem.
For natural ear cleaning, soak a cotton ball in green tea and clean the infected ear.

21. Green Tea and Herpes

Green tea increases the effectiveness of topical interferon treatment of herpes.
First green tea compress is applied, and then let the skin dry before the interferon treatment.

22. Green Tea and Tooth Decay

Green tea destroys bacteria and viruses that cause many dental diseases.
It also slows the growth of bacteria which leads to bad breath.


23. Green Tea and Stress

L-theanine, which is a kind of amino acids in green tea, can help relieve stress and anxiety.

24. Green Tea and Allergies

EGCG found in green tea relieves allergies.
So, if you have allergies, you should really consider drinking green tea.


25. Green Tea and HIV

Scientists in Japan have found that EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) in green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy immune cells.
What this means is that green tea can help stop the HIV virus from spreading

Listen to the new James Bond song from Jack White and Alicia Keys here.

The song is written and produced by White and is the first duet in the Bond film series

Song Of The Day: Paper Planes By M.I.A.

A song suggestion from my daughter Brooke. I am loving this tune that was featured recently in the flick Pineapple Express. Mike D and Adrock of the Beastie Boys make cameo appearances in the video.

A New Look For Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck is sporting a heavy beard and a long set of locks for his latest movie role, Extract.
Extract, is a comedy that follows the personal and professional problems endured by the owner of a flower-extract plant. Arrested Development’s Jason Bateman plays the owner of a flower-extract plant and Affleck plays the best friend of Bateman’s character.

Movie Trailer: Doubt

Meryl Streep stars in “Doubt” as a bitchy nun. She is said to be the heavy hitter for Best Actress that will once again take home a nomination at this years Oscars.

Song Of The Day:We're Going To Be Friends By Jack Johnson

The cover version of this song is both thoughtful and warm. The lyrics encourage children to share not just material goods but emotionally also.



I still love the original as well.

Deal Of The Day:

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Life=Risk

Travis Barker And DJ AM In Jet Crash

Six people were on board a Learjet that crashed during takeoff from Columbia, South Carolina.
The jet was completely engrossed in flames. A trail of black soot led back to the runway and the nose of the plane was gone along with the roof. Of the six passengers, 4 died. Travis Barker and DJ AM, real name Adam Michael Goldstein, survived the crash are currently being treated at a burn center in Augusta, Georgia. Both are in critical condition. Barker has been burned from the waste down while DJ AM’s face was severely burned. Both are expected to survive.

Song Of The Day: Four Strong Winds By Neil Young

I love this version with Neils wife singing backing vocals and his sweet harmonica playing.
This song is referenced in one of my favorite novels, "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving. The narrator reflects how, Owen, loved to hear that song as sung by the character of Hester.
The song is based on the life of transient farm workers, forced to move where work can be found, but its theme is the sometimes temporary nature of human relationships.

Deal Of The Day: Gimbal’s Gourmet Jelly Beans

Sign up at Candy Direct and they’ll send you a free sample of Gimbal’s Gourmet jelly beans.

Laugh Of The Day

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Anti Theft Lunch Bag

This is a great idea.

Song Of The Day:Hey Ladies By Beastie Boys

This song always filled the dance floors.

Site Of The Day

Over at Mail Order Husbands you’ll find some fine gentlemen.

Song Of The Day: Pride and Joy By Stevie Ray Vaughan

This acoustic version was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series shortly before his death.

Is It Wrong That I Find This Funny

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Song Of The Day: Brighter Discontent By The Submarines

In the season 4 finale of Nip/Tuck, the song "Brighter Discontent" was lip synced by the major actors of the show.

New Cover Girl

Ellen DeGeneres is now the new face of Cover Girl. Host of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will follow in the footsteps of Rihanna and Drew Barrymore. The 50 year old is rumored to have signed a six figure deal with the giant make-up firm.

“You know how I always like to share what’s going on in my life with you all, and I was going to give you some news and, unfortunately, rumors started circulating all over the Internet,” DeGeneres, informs her audience about the something new in her life that will take effect in January ......... and is bound to have her glowing. I am the new face of Cover Girl.”

Hurricane Ike devastation in Texas

Hurricane Ike wreaked a great deal of havov that affected several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States. Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds. These photos reveal some of the hardship and fury.

Song Of The Day: Brandy By Looking Glass

I have always loved this song and have fond memories of singing along with my parents during the 70's. When it comes on the radio I still reach for the volume and crank this tune out as I sing along.

A year ago I posted pictures of Mena Suvari and her shaved head. I just saw these recent pictures of her and thought “wow her hair grew out fast.” It has also been a year since my hair completely fell out and I have come to relize it does grow faster than you think.

Christina Aguilera and her husband Jordan Bratman took their little boy Max out to dinner. He looks alot like his father to me.

Song Of The Day: Black Betty By Ram Jam

The origin and meaning of the lyrics of this sing are debateable
Some claim the term Black Betty was a reference for a prostitute, a prison bullwhip, or the paddywagon.

George Takei Marries Longtime Partner

Congrats to newlywed George Takei, who has married his partner of 21 years.

Beckham And Lopez Looking Good

Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham both look fabulous in this recent photo. Intimidating and bitchy as hell, but hot. I like Posh’s short hair and think she wears it almost as well as Halle Berry. Jennifer Lopez is back in shape very quickly after giving bithe to twins.

Roger Eberts Perspective

Roger Ebert's gives us his recollection on what happened in Toronto (re: the "smacking" incident).

RIP: Richard Wright

Richard Wright, the founding member of Pink Floyd whose piano and synthesizer work played a critical part in the pioneering British psychedelic rock band's ethereal sound, died Monday after a short battle with cancer, his spokesman said. He was 65.
This past Christmas I watched him perform with Gilmour during David Gilmour's solo concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2006. I remember my husband commenting on how thin and frail he looked then. Only two members of the original Floyd left, another generation of rock is passing. Truly sad!

Matt Damon Speaks Out

I liked him before, but now I really like him!

Song Of The Day: Killer By Mobile

I am loving this song by this Canadian group from Montreal.

Say It Isn't So!!!

Pink is in the beginning stages of checking out the religion of Scientology, and it seems she has really taken to it and wants to get more involved.

Video Of American Pie By Don McLean

This video is a brilliant interpretation of the story behind the song American Pie by Don McLean. Featuring the Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and of course Buddy, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens.

Song Of The Day: 100 Years By Five For Fighting

The song is about a man who is 99 and about to turn 100, who looks back at his life to see whether he really "lived" it or not. The song's main theme is to never take life for granted, and all of the time we have on Earth is right now, so we should make the most of it.

Trailer: Changeling

Click here to check out the preview for Angelina Jolie's new movie, The Changeling.

A Big Revelation On 90210

The father of Kelly’s 4-year-old son Sammy will finally be revealed on this Tuesday’s episode of 90210. Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and Kelly (Jennie Garth) will be having a serious conversation about Sammy’s dad when Brenda reveals his name.

Song Of The Day: Thank You By Dido

In the music video for this song, Dido has not paid her bills, and the government comes to tear down her house. The construction workers put an eviction notice on her door and move her things out. Dido, who is partly oblivious to the fact that her house has been barricaded, is simply singing the song. In the end, she is escorted out of her home and is forced to walk the streets with a backpack and suitcases in town.
The end of the video implies that her house is being torn down because it was built before the big city district was built (her home is sandwiched between two large skyscrapers).

Dido actually wrote this song herself as a tribute to her boyfriend Bob; they got engaged in 2001 but this engagement did not last long and they broke apart the following year

Roger Ebert Attacked At Toronto Film Festival

According to the New York Daily News, Roger Ebert was attacked during a screening of Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire on Saturday at the Toronto Film Festival by New York Post critic Lou Lumenick.
What kind of person would just start yelling and swinging because somebody tapped them? Why wouldn’t that person turn around and see what the other person wanted? Did he think it was some crazed movie reviewer fan that was stalking him?

Song Of The Day: The Load By Jackson Brown

I always referred to this song as "The Roadie Song" It has been one of my favorites and is pure sweetness and always makes me feel nostalgic.

Doherty will not return to "90210"

Shannen Doherty will not return to the "90210" TV show, according to Entertainment Weekly and blogger Perez Hilton.

Song Of The Day: Not the Girl You Think You Are By Crowded House

According to the songwriter Neil Finn, the song was written as both his homage to The Beatles and his attempt at writing a song like them.

Fun Viral Website

This site promotes the new Shia LaBeouf movie, Eagle Eye which arrives in theatres Sept. 26. It takes users through an interactive process that involves phone calls and voice recognition. The thriller involves lots of cell-phone usage therefore the site's concept makes some sense. I played it last night and sure enough after entering my phone number the phone rang. Fun and freaky.

Video Montage Of Ellen and Portia's Wedding Day

I almost feel like I was there after watching this touching montage.
Grab a box of tissues!

Song Of The Day:Ain't No Sunshine By Bill Withers

Bill Withers was 32 when this song was recorded and it has been covered by numerous artists such as.......Paul McCartney, Isaac Hayes, Lionel Hampton, Prince, Sting, Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones and Michael Jackson.

Nose Shower Gel Dispenser

Just squeeze or press it and green shower gel oozes out of the right nostril. Gross and funny at the same time!

Song Of The Day: Seventeen By Janis Ian

This 1975 song which addresses the topic of teenage cruelty and alienation was featured in the soundtracks of "Mean Girls" and "The Virgin Suicides"

Lacey Chabert From Party of Five

Lacey Chabert from Party of Five is all grown up and looking very voluptuous.

Song Of The Day: Troublemaker By Weezer

I am taking Brooke to see Weezer at the end of the month and we have been blasting their tunes to get us pumped up for the show.
This song is currently being used for TV commercials for CBS's new crime drama show The Mentalist that will premiere this month.

Celebrity Dolls

Noel Cruz is a portrait artist who took up doll painting to help his wife complete a collection. This guy is super talented and these dolls are amazing.

Song Of The Day:Blowin' In the Wind By Bob Dylan

This anti-war protest song of the 60s,still applies to modern life and politics.

How Beer Works

My dad sent me this clip that explains to us how beer works.

Song Of The Day: Bang A Gong (Get it On) By T-Rex

The song is featured in the opening scene of this amazing film that I just watched yesterday.

Free WiFi locations in Canada

Click here to check out a comprehensive list of locations across Canada that offer free wireless services. Hotels, restaurants, libraries....... you name it, it’s on there.

Site Of The Day: How Many Of Me

Jewelgurl reader Alison passed along this link to this interesting website that is based out of the USA. I already knew that there was one other girl in the states with my name as I discovered on Facebook. We have even chatted online to each other.

HowManyOfMe.com

There is 1 person with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Song Of The Day: Stuck To You By Nikka Costa

Nikka created Pebble to a Pearl, a collection of soul, blues, funk & pop infused tracks which marks Nikka's triumphant return onto the scene this Fall. I am digging this new funky tune.